Libraries seem to continue to extend their offerings. It was mainly books. Now they provide books, music, movies, tv shows (on dvd), internet and computer access, Space for entertainment of kids, on and on.
All of these things are positive things in their own right. But should all of those things be the role of a library?
Plus with ebooks and electronic media is the brick and mortar version quickly becoming obsolete?
This might be a first step to the eventual shuttering the physical library as we know it. As electronic devices (tablets) become cheaper, a physical kiosk (for those without an internet connection) or internet connection could provide access to electronic media.
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